so there

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informal
—used to say in a somewhat rude, angry, or childish way that one has stated one's opinion or decision and will not change it
Well, I don't want to be your friend, either. So there!

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And so there are big crypto industries that are giving money that are expecting or hoping for favorable regulation from the administration. — Jacob Brogan, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026 In recent years, hard lessons have been learned about the dangers of outsourcing defense supply lines to foreign companies, so there is a concerted push to redevelop homegrown industrial and development capabilities. — David Szondy october 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 These are low-risk projects where there is a massive demand for the energy, so there is no reason to funnel federal dollars to these companies, said Spencer, director of the foundation’s Center for Energy, Climate and Environment. — Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 These are low-risk projects where there is a massive demand for the energy, so there is no reason to funnel federal dollars to these companies, said Spencer, director of the foundation's Center for Energy, Climate and Environment. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for so there

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“So there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20there. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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